Indica seeds

The Best Indica Seeds

There are numerous regions where the original Indica cannabis strains originated from. They include:

Afghanistan

Europe

Himalayas

India

Pakistan

Have you ever wondered how these strains found their way to other regions in the world? It is believed hippies travelling in the 60s and 70s are responsible for that! They took it with them on adventures and travels, often sharing it with those they came into contact with. They also met growers in some areas and obtained seeds to grow their own Indica strains.

Many of the original locations where such cannabis grew are very isolated. The genetics were easy enough to keep pure. This is why the quality can vary when you talk about Indica cannabis strains from one region compared to the next. Most of these strains were also easy enough to grow outdoors, especially compared to the Sativa strains.

It is believed in was in the last 70s when the first hybrid of the two types were considered and introduced. Of course, the sophistication and quality of them has significantly improved since that first introduction!

Characteristics of Indica vs Sativa

There are specific characteristics you will find with true Indica cannabis strains. They include:

Flower between 45 and 65 days

Short, small plants

Thick leaves

Growing Indica Strains of Marijuana

Such cannabis plants tend to be very easy to grow, and that makes it encouraging. These plants can be grown inside or outside. Since they are small, they don’t take up too much space when the grower decides to set them up inside. They aren’t prone to issues such as pests or diseases, so they make a good choice for those new to growing their own cannabis plants.

Growing these plants outdoors is easy too because they can be well hidden. They aren’t going to be so tall they are easily identified. They tend to be ready to harvest in September and October. There is plenty of time to harvest the crop before the colder weather of fall and winter roll in. They don’t grow as well in regions where there is high humidity. This is due to the risk of fungi and mold.

Effects from Indica Strains

The effects a person feels from Indica strains of cannabis tend to be relaxing and sedative. This is why they are best used at night. They can help a person to sleep well but they can also help to reduce chronic pain. The stoned feeling is going to come on quickly, so you don’t want to use such cannabis when you have to work or drive. You will get sleepy very quickly after using it.

There are plenty of medical uses for Indica strains of cannabis. They include:

Anxiety

Eating disorders

Insomnia

Pain control

Most people start to get hungry when they use such cannabis, so make sure you have some munchies within reach!